Jewels of the World has returned to Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province with a four-day edition at Dhahran Expo in Al Khobar.
Open to the public from 23 to 26 June 2026, the event gathers high jewellery, bridal pieces, everyday fine jewellery, coloured stones, diamonds and timepieces under one roof.
For collectors and jewellery clients in the region, it’s a useful snapshot of where the market is moving, with heritage techniques sitting comfortably beside sharper contemporary design.
At a glance
- Jewels of the World is open at Dhahran Expo in Al Khobar until 26 June 2026.
- The second Al Khobar edition brings together high jewellery, bridal gold, gemstones, diamonds, timepieces and international design houses.
- On-site services include tax back support for international visitors, IGI certification and an atelier for alterations.
Al Khobar’s growing jewellery calendar
This is the second Al Khobar edition of Jewels of the World, following last year’s debut in the Eastern Province.
The 2026 fair is broader in scope, with a larger mix of renowned maisons, independent artisans and regional specialists.
The appeal is partly in the range.
Visitors can move from elaborate goldwork and filigree to sculptural diamond pieces, from bridal sets to everyday designs intended for stacking and layering.
That combination matters in Saudi Arabia, where jewellery culture has deep ceremonial roots but an increasingly international, design-literate audience.
Italian maisons bring sculpture, lace and Art Deco lines
Several Italian names are central to this year’s presentation, each bringing a different reading of craft and form.
FerriFirenze is showing its Spring Summer collections, including Light, Trilly, Chiacchierino and Giulio.
Light focuses on the tonal play of sapphires, while Trilly uses fluid shapes and vivid gemstone combinations to create pieces with a playful, tactile character.
Chiacchierino looks to Italian lace-making, translating intricate knotwork into jewellery, while Giulio turns inward to the maison’s own heritage.
Vhernier’s Abbraccio collection is also present, with its recognisable sculptural language and clean, embracing forms.
Luca Carati takes a different route with Déco, a collection shaped by the geometry, V motifs and radiant lines associated with the Art Deco period.
Regional high jewellery and bridal gold take centre stage
The Middle Eastern presence is equally significant, particularly for visitors interested in high jewellery with a strong sense of identity.
George Hakim is presenting its Four Elements collection, led by the Fire necklace.
The piece combines 291 diamonds totalling 25.29 carats with 68 Burmese rubies totalling 42.28 carats, paired with a matching Fire ring set with a 2-carat ruby and framed by colourless marquise diamonds.
Nsouli is also exhibiting high jewellery, adding another regional voice known for distinctive design and precise craftsmanship.
Yvan Tufenkjian brings a more expressive edge, with pieces that combine cultural references, modern luxury and one-of-a-kind design.
For bridal jewellery, Devji Aurum is showing 21-karat gold creations made for wedding wardrobes that balance tradition and contemporary taste.
The collection includes chokers, layered harams, bangles and statement earrings with architectural detail, rich texture and hand-finished surfaces.
Nafees Jaipur adds a vivid Indian perspective, using bold forms, unexpected gemstone pairings and balanced architectural lines.
Everyday diamonds, pearls and buyer services
Not everything at the fair is ceremonial or museum-scale.
Alessa Jewelry is presenting everyday fine jewellery, including the Elixir collection, which uses geometric forms in gold and diamonds designed for stacking, layering and personal combinations.
The broader exhibitor list includes Alsuhaim Jewelry, Al Hashimi Pearls, Al Jawaherji, Al Jiwan Jewellery, Aldubaikhi Diamonds, Blue Diamond Jewellery, Hasbani Gioielli, Kantilal Chhotalal, Sandy Tabet Jewellery, Scavia, Yoko London and many others.
The presence of pearl specialists, diamond houses, Indian jewellers and European ateliers gives the event a genuinely cross-cultural texture.
International visitors can access Global Blue tax back services on purchases made at the event.
Pieces can also be certified on site by IGI, one of the world’s largest independent jewellery grading and accreditation providers, while an on-site atelier is available for alterations.
Jewels of the World Al Khobar runs at Dhahran Expo until 26 June 2026, with further Saudi editions scheduled for Riyadh and Jeddah in October 2026.
For buyers, collectors and jewellery enthusiasts in the Eastern Province, the Al Khobar edition offers a concentrated look at the global jewellery conversation, from heirloom-minded bridal gold to modern pieces made for daily wear.
